MORENAS LATIN BAR & GRILL
2300 E SEMORAN BLVD BAY A · APOPKA · Orange County · FL 32703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine 3 times tested 0 ppm, operator primed machine. Tested 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked lamb in walk in cooler, has prep date of 2/28
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked lamp in walk in cooler dated 2/28/24
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. (1) live roach in 3 compartment sink – operator killed and sanitized sink **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumping drinks with ice into hand sink in kitchen, owner discussed with employee proper procedures **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Food Manager HEBER OJEDA arrived during inspection
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen or sink by walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 Employee jackets on rack with dry goods **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers soiled
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sink at entrance to kitchen
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in drawers on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:37 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.